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Two takes on RV life: Florida business launch and a couple's six-year journey

09.06.2026 01:26 1 min 2 sources
vox.de DEU + 1 more
Two takes on RV life: Florida business launch and a couple's six-year journey
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In Brief

The Luckan family from Berlin moved to Florida to start an RV rental and tour business, facing initial hurdles. An American couple sold their house and boat to live in an RV for six years, spending €180,000 on a 13-meter vehicle.

Two stories about life in an RV highlight different approaches to this lifestyle.

The Luckan family: business in Florida

The Luckan family from Berlin moved to Florida to start an RV rental and tour business in natural parks. Early challenges included the head of the family's eye disease, failure to sell his Berlin law firm, and a stressful first RV trip. Later, the company bought a new Winnebago and welcomed its first German clients. One renter damaged the air conditioner by misjudging the RV's height.

An American couple: six years in an RV

An American couple sold their house and boat to live in an RV for six years. They bought a 13-meter RV for €180,000 and spend about €1,000–1,300 per month on parking. Both work remotely, allocating significant funds for stable internet.

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Story sources

Goodbye Deutschland: Nothing but trouble with the motorhome, but the Luckans hold on

23.04.2026 vox.de DEU Original source

Couple sold house and boat to live in motorhome

25.02.2026 Business Insider DEU Original source

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